2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage Base

2024 Boston Whaler 280 Vantage

The 280 Vantage builds on the legacy of the award-winning Vantage series, delivering exceptional stability, comfort and ease of operation. With its family-friendly dual-console layout and smart, convertible seating, the 280 provides plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. Try a new activity, or try a whole range of them: The 280 Vantage is an all-access pass to everything your family wants to do on the water, from discovering remote beaches to finding thrills at the end of a towrope or fishing line.

• Sleek, redesigned bow available with both windlass and boarding ladder

• Convertible portside lounge seating adjusts to an array of configurations

• Easy access from the dock or the water via the standard portside dive door

• Dedicated fishing features include cockpit fishboxes, transom livewell and strategically-placed rod holders

• Bow bolster

• Bow cushions with backrests

• Bow walkthrough block off panel

• Drink holders (4)

• Fiberglass lids with latches (3)

• Integrated centerline bow cooler (12 gallons)

• Recessed storage/cup holder compartment

• Coaming pocket with courtesy light and drink holders (2)

• Integrated storage (deleted with refrigerator)

• Sink with freshwater faucet

• Stainless steel grab rail

• Starboard aft facing seat with integrated cooler (11 gallons)

• 12V receptacle

• Access panel to electronics

• Cast stainless steel steering wheel with urethane grip

• Compass

• Courtesy light

• Dash visor

• Bow and stern eyes

• Cockpit coaming bolsters

• Cockpit courtesy lights - dual color blue/white

• Covered telescoping swim ladder with stainless steel grab rail

• Drink holders (12)

• Heavy-duty rub rail

• Dash visor

• Decorative floor inlay

• Gasketed lockable entry door with dual gaskets and draw down latch

• Interior light

• Molded fiberglass console liner

• 250 V8 Black Dual Mercury Verado engines with hydraulic power steering

• Automatic bilge pump

• Battery trays (4)

• Electric horn

• Freshwater system (20 gallons) with bow and stern sprayers

• Fuel tank (185 gallons)

• LED navigation lights

• Aft facing seating at starboard prep station

• Bow seating area with lounge backrests and armrests (port and starboard)

• Convertible port lounge seat with gasketed storage

• All hardware 316-L stainless steel

• All rails welded 316-L stainless steel

• Bow anchor locker with drain and windlass

• Captain’s pocket storage with USB outlet below the dash

• Centerline insulated cooler with overboard drain

• Cockpit storage center

• Console storage with stainless steel latch

• Bluetooth connection via Vessel View Mobile app (compatible while connected to stereo)

• Display key engine data on your smartphone (Android or Apple iPhone)